apparently for those who don't use ball bags...
 

"Not only is it comfortable but it also looks professional, and keeps your hands free."

Heck you could even carry on the bases with you, just in case your partner loses his and also to show everyone that as a base umpire, you can look professional to.

:eek: :rolleyes:

hassle free!

Props to them for trying something new.

Picture this if you will...beautiful spring day just made for baseball. You arrive at the ballpark ready to enjoy a great day working the bases and as you pull up next to your partners car, there he is all dressed to work he plate and dangling off hip you see one of these! I'm mean what do you say to him?????

Need me to hold your mask? :D

Disagree. Umpiring naked would be new, but also an extremely bad idea.

Thankfully no one I work with would ever use this item.

Anybody want one? I'm going to order two :rolleyes: Or I could go to Lowes and go get a package of shower curtain hooks :D

-Josh

you get a price break on two

Hence I'm getting two! What a deal!

-Josh

There was a similar product a couple of years back. The difference, as I recall, was the other one was rigid and unfolded for use. When you were done you could simply snap it back into its locked position.

You mean there are umpires who put their mask inside their ball bags ?

Seriously, after a HS playoff series last year, the guy who "invented" this approached our crew and asked who the crew chief was. When I answered that I was the crew chief, he handed me one of these, along with his business card. Not wanting to be rude, I accepted it, but I have not used it, nor would I ever.

I believe the ball bag would cover the hook.

Props to the man for coming up with an idea to make some $$. But what a stupid idea. lol

Hang it on the toilet wall/door. Might come in handy in there.